The State Is a Harsh Mistress When I mention that I believe that it is not the proper role of government to subsidize research in space technology, the looks I receive from my fellow aerospace engineering classmates seem to suggest that they want to send me to the dark side of the moon (on the taxpayers' dime). If there's one libertarian position that is exceedingly difficult to argue, it is the notion that scientific
Een fruitmobiel maken Met dit stappenplan kunnen leerlingen een fruitmobiel knutselen.
De Bremer stadsmuzikanten : Begrijpend lezen Leerlingen lezen een tekst over de Bremer stadsmuzikanten. Daarna beantwoorden ze een aantal vragen over de tekst.
Kabouter Tuur zoekt een huis : Verhaal Het huis van kabouter Tuur is kapot. Hij moet een nieuw huis zoeken en inrichten. Dit verhaal dient als vertrekpunt voor een aantal andere activiteiten:
Olympische Spelen 2012 Een werkbundel over de Olympische spelen in Londen:
Precision Measurement in Biomedicine: An Interdisciplinary Search for the Needle in the Haystack Keisuke Goda - UCLA Recorded on 2/29/12
UN Conflict Management in East Timor
Olav Ofstad (ELAC Visiting Fellow 2011), gives a talk for the ELAC Discussion Event on 28 Feb 2012
The British Media - the view from outside
Sarah Lyall, correspondent for the New York Times, gives a talk for the Reuters Institute seminar series
Numbers are Weapons - A Self Defence Guide
Tim Harword, Financial Times, gives a talk for the Reuters Seminar Series
This Is The Way We Brush Our Teeth - Song
This 1:48 long video has a good introduction for tooth care and would compliment a dental health unit. Ideas are included on how to use this song.
Jane Austen - By a Lady
Jane Austen's first work was a great success, but it was published anonymously. (01:56)
Chapter 55 - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Video 12:04
Chapter 55. Classic Literature VideoBook with synchronized text, interactive transcript, and closed captions in multiple languages. Audio courtesy of Librivox. Read by Elizabeth Klett.
Ribbon Easter Eggs
This short video, hosted by TV personality Carol Duvall, gives a great idea for an art teacher or everyday crafter on how to create ribbon easter eggs. (01:27)
Cómo leer un mapa fÃsico - en español
Con este video, estudiantes podrán entender cómo se lee un mapa físico. Los colores en un mapa físico muestran el relieve de las zonas representadas. Las corrientes o masas de agua se representan en color azul. Cuanto más claro sea el color, menos profundidad tendrán las aguas. Verde, amarillo y marrón representan la altitud del relieve; cuanto más claro sea el color, menos altitud habrá. (1:45)
D-Day Invasion
On June 6, 1944, allied troops led by General Dwight. D. Eisenhower landed on the beaches of Normandy and turned the tides of World War II. In this video clip, learn more about this ambitious invasion against German forces. (3:07)
WWII Spy Strategy
The Allies use double agents, code breakers and spies to undermine the German military throughout WWII, but cracking the Enigma code proves to be their greatest breakthrough. In this video clip, learn more about ways Allies cracked German codes. (2:37)
An Address to the Rev. George Gilfillan by William McGonagall (poetry reading)
William Topaz McGonagal was a Scottish poetic genius. He has been imitated often but nobody has ever matched the sublime, unique quality of his verse. I am not attempting to mimic his voice, this is just an impression.
This ode was written for the Rev. George Gilfillan, who occasionally gave him a shilling, and the Rev responded, "Shakespeare never wrote anything like this."
His work in immediately recognisable: it is most memorable, always driven by the highest priciples and sincerest emo
Importance of Teaching Your Child Two Languages
This four minute interview is about some advantages of being able to communicate in two languages. There is no data given as to the research, but it is referred to a number of times. In general, this is an overview that might be of value to parents on younger children.
Tips To Keep Your Kids Healthy At School
This 2:42 video deals with how to get rid of germs is one of the best ways to battle illnesses throughout the year. Frequent hand washing, cleaning surfaces often and covering your mouth when you cough are just some tips to avoid the spreading of germs. A lot of good ideas that should be seen by all parents.
Taking Your Puppy To The Veterinarian
This three minute interview provides a lot of good information about taking a puppy to a veterinarian. A must watch for all new puppy owners. Well done and easy for viewers to follow and deals with shots, neutering, and signs of a sick dog and more.
